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May 03, 2026

Next Chapter Influence | Senior Sunday 2026

Next Chapter Influence | Senior Sunday 2026

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Next Chapter Influence 

 

May 3, 2026

Hebrews 12:2
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith.

“You can trust the next chapter when you trust the Author holding the pen.”

Are you going with His ?

Psalm 16:11
In your presence there is fullness of joy.
John 15:5
Apart from me you can do nothing.

“You are and will be as close to God as you want to be.”
— A. W. Tozer

You don’t drift closer to God; you to grow close to God.

Your next chapter will not determine your closeness to God; your will.

Exodus 33:15
If your presence does not go with us, do not send us…
What is this next chapter about?

It’s about the you can make for the name of Jesus!

What is Influence?

Influence is not the stories people tell you; it’s the stories people tell of you.

Ways that influence goes wrong?

1. today and focus all our attention on tomorrow.

James 4:14
You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

PRINCIPLE: You can’t create influence by skipping the moments God gave you to .

2. Caring more about your than God’s .

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

“If you can take credit for it… it’s probably not a blessing.”
— Brent Crowe

PRINCIPLE: Every day, we have to His blessings.

How to live with Influence

What used to be now becomes .

What you don’t you will .

PRINCIPLE: You don’t stay close to God.

1. now.

Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Luke 9:23
Take up your cross daily…

2. Be in small things.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

PRINCIPLE: Big moments don’t build Godly influence; daily does.

PRINCIPLE: Faithfulness is what turns moments into Godly influence.

Luke 16:10
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.

PRINCIPLE: God doesn’t give big influence to people.

3. Don’t alone.

PRINCIPLE: You’re not stepping into the ; you’re stepping into what God already .

Exodus 14:14
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous… The Lord your goes with you…
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…
2 Corinthians 12:9
My grace is sufficient for you…
Joshua 1:9
Do not be afraid… The Lord is with you wherever you go.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me… and I will give you rest.
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